Khiva, a former Khanate
The Oq Masjid (“White Mosque”), built by Anush-khan (1663-1687) in the middle of the 17th century; a small quarter mosque next to the East gates of Palvan-darvaza. The winter building with prayer hall has a white conical dome; in Ichon Qala, the walled inner city of Khiva.
Photo by Ludo Kuipers, Tue Jun 11, 2013